Mildura Base Public Hospital is a public hospital which delivers a range of programs and services for the local communities. Further information about the health service is available at .
Public hospitals are entities operating under the Health Service Act (Vic) 1988 and are integral to the Victorian health system. The board is accountable to the Minister of the day for the delivery of health care to a high quality, safe and in a cost-effective way.
About the role These positions provide an exciting opportunity for Victorians to contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities. Applicants are selected for their capabilities, including personal and professional attributes, experience, knowledge, and skills that contribute to the strategic leadership and oversight of health care for the Victorian community.
Directors are required to attend a monthly board meeting of approximately 1-2 hours duration, to participate in board subcommittees and be available for other events requiring board representation. For details on the board and committee meeting times and method of meeting (in-person, online, etc.) please refer to the document Public Hospital and Multi Purpose Services – Meeting and Committee Information attached to this job and also available at .
The role of the board includes:
setting the vision and strategy, in line with government priorities having ultimate accountability for the delivery of safe and quality care, including cultural safety and freedom from discrimination, harassment and bullying oversight of the performance and delivery of key policy priorities ensuring the ongoing financial viability of the organisation recruitment, support and monitoring of the Chief Executive Officer Who we're looking for While Victorian health boards are based on capabilities, boards are more effective when these capabilities also represent the richness of the diverse voices of the Victorian community. A diverse leadership of the health system that represents the variety of backgrounds and cultures of Victorian communities enables the vision of achieving the best health, wellbeing and safety for everyone.
To build an empowered and engaged leadership across the health system, the priority areas are First Nations people, people who live with a disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and gender diverse, Intersex, Queer and Asexual (LGBTIQA+), gender equality and upholding human rights.
All applications will be considered, however the board would particularly welcome applications from people with experience in:
Law Patient (user) Experience and Consumer Engagement Please read the How to apply document before starting your application, which is attached to this job.
The department welcomes the opportunity to discuss reasonable adjustments or support that can be provided throughout the recruitment process and/or post appointment. A discussion can be arranged by contacting .
Applications close at Midnight Sunday 24 November 2024.
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